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Maserati MC20
The Maserati MC20 is a rear-mid-engine two-seat sports car with butterfly doors, built in Modena since 2020 and renamed MCPura for 2025. Its twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 makes 621 horsepower, Car and Driver timed the coupe to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, and federal data lists 4 recalls on the 2022, 2 each on 2023 and 2024 and 1 on the 2025.
What the Maserati MC20 is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the MC20 (MC standing for Maserati Corse 2020) as a two-seat, rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car from Maserati, built in Modena with butterfly doors, a 3.0-liter Nettuno twin-turbocharged V6 and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, offered as a coupe and as the Cielo retractable hardtop convertible. The car has also been sold as the MCPura since 2025, and it has spawned variants including the GT2 Stradale. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) rates the V6 at 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet, and says its testing took the coupe to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds at 131 mph.
Model years and recalls
Federal data lists no recalls on the 2021, 4 on the 2022 MC20 covering the fuel system, exterior lighting, equipment and backup camera, 2 each on the 2023 and 2024, 1 on the 2025, and none on the 2026, with no complaints filed for any year. Car and Driver says the big 2024 news was the arrival of Maserati's Fuoriserie Essentials collection to the lineup.
How it compares
Driving.ca (opens in a new tab) says the MC20 competes with the Porsche 911 Turbo, Corvette Z06 and ZR1, McLaren Artura and GT, Lamborghini Temerario and Ferrari 296 GTB, and that unlike many rivals its interior eschews flash and tech overload for purposeful minimalism. Car and Driver notes that the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 deliver slightly more value on maintenance, since both offer the first scheduled service visit free of charge.
Questions buyers ask
How much power does the Maserati MC20 make?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 rated at 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque.
How fast is the Maserati MC20?
Car and Driver's testing had the MC20 coupe reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds at 131 mph.
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Every major decision path.
The 2025 Maserati MC20 is built around 3.0L twin-turbo V6, rated at 621 horsepower across its mid-engine sports car body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 MC20 seats 2 and is a Mid-engine sports car.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 MC20.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 Maserati MC20
MC20 and its Cielo convertible sibling share the same 621-horsepower Nettuno V6; Cielo adds a two-piece foldable hardtop with electrochromic glass and roughly 65 kg of extra weight.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Maserati MC20 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maserati MC20 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Maserati MC20.
The Maserati MC20 (MC being the acronym for Maserati Corse 2020, internal code M240) is a two-seater, rear-mid-engine sports car produced by Italian car manufacturer Maserati. The debut of the MC20 was initially scheduled for May 2020, but was rescheduled along with brand redesign for September 2020 in Modena. A racing variant was also announced at the same time.
- Development
- In late 2019, a series of spy shots were published online showing a highly modified Alfa Romeo 4C-based test mule of an upcoming new Maserati sports car. Apart from the typical camouflage, the car featured a much larger rear portion and wider track.
- Specifications
- On 1 July 2020, Maserati announced a six-cylinder engine for the MC20 called the Nettuno. The engine was described as a 90-degree, 2,992 cc (3.0 L; 182.6 cu in) V6 with a dry sump, twin-spark and pre-chamber ignition system. It also has twin-turbochargers and fuel injectors.
- Interior
- The interior features a steering wheel constructed mostly of carbon fiber, with Alcantara accents. There is a TFT 10.25 inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10.25 inch infotainment screen. The seats have leather seating surfaces on the bolsters and headrest, with the middle seating surface made from Alcantara.
- Variants
- In May 2022, Maserati unveiled the MC20 Cielo, an open-top variant of the MC20. It features the same 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 and styling but adds on the two-piece foldable hard-top that has an electrochromic glass roof. The roof system adds an additional 65 kg (143 lb), and the folding and unfolding of the roof sequence takes only 12 seconds.
- Motorsport
- Ahead of the 2022 24 hours of Spa, Maserati launched the MC20 GT2 intended for competition in the GT2 European Series in 2023.
Source: Maserati MC20 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Maserati MC20 at a glance
- Production
- 2020–present
- Assembly
- Italy: Modena
- Class
- Sports car (S)
- Body style
- 2-door coupé, 2-door retractable hard-top convertible
- Layout
- Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L Maserati Nettuno 90° twin-turbocharged V6
- Power output
- 463 kW
- Transmission
- 8-speed Tremec TR-9080 dual-clutch
- Wheelbase
- 2700 mm
- Length
- 4669 mm
- Width
- 1965 mm
- Height
- 1224 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 kg
- Predecessor
- Maserati MC12 (spiritual)
- Related models
- Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (2023)
- Designer
- Klaus Busse at Centro Stile Maserati
- Also called
- Maserati MCPura (2025–present)
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- February 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Grecale, 2023-2025 MC20 Cielo, 2024 Granturismo, GranCabrio, 2021-2024 Levante, Ghibli, Quattroporte, and 2022-2025 MC 20 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- July 2024, Equipment:Other:Labels. Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maserati MC20, and 2023-2024 MC20 Cielo vehicles. The Vehicle Capacity Weight (VCW) on the tire label may state incorrect information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Year by year
The Maserati MC20 across 4 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Maserati MC20 | 18 | $4,450 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Maserati MC20 | 18 | $4,300 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Maserati MC20 | 18 | $4,300 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Maserati MC20 | 18 | $4,300 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Maserati MC20, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Added |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 to 2023 | 1 to 2 | Labels: MC20 Spyder |
Buying used
What the Maserati MC20 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2024 | 2 | equipment (other); back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2023 | 2 | equipment (other); back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2022 | 4 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); exterior lighting (tail lights); equipment (other); 1 more | None |
Trim by trim
Every 2023 Maserati MC20 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 3.0-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 621 | 538 | 3,251 | – | 18 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2023 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Maserati MC20.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5W-40 | – | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 5W-40 | – | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 5W-40 | – | – | – | – |
| 2022 | 5W-40 | – | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Maserati MC20: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | backup camera |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | equipment, backup camera |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | equipment, backup camera |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | fuel system, exterior lighting, equipment, backup camera |
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Maserati MC20?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Maserati MC20 model year: recall counts across the 4 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 2.3 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Maserati MC20 by model year?
2025: backup camera. 2024: equipment, backup camera. 2023: equipment, backup camera. 2022: fuel system, exterior lighting, equipment, backup camera.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Engine and cooling, Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2025 MC20 come in?
The 2025 Maserati MC20 (mid-engine sports car) comes in 2 trims: MC20, MC20 Cielo.
Q02What are the 2025 MC20 trims?
The 2025 Maserati MC20 trims are MC20, MC20 Cielo, listed from the entry MC20 up to the top MC20 Cielo.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 MC20 use?
The 2025 Maserati MC20 is built around 3.0L twin-turbo V6, rated at 621 horsepower across its mid-engine sports car body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 MC20 have?
The 2025 Maserati MC20 is rated at 621 horsepower (3.0L twin-turbo V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 MC20?
The 2025 Maserati MC20 is offered with RWD.